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A sense of humor and laughter are vital as we age. They can boost our mental and physical health, reducing stress, anxiety and depression while helping us heal faster and respond more positively to medical treatments. ...

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms—including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect and financial exploitation. Don’t be afraid to report instances of suspected abuse. ...

This may be hard to believe after an exhausting day with a grandchild, but looking after a little one or playing games with older grandkids is good for your health, both mentally and physically. ...

This fall, check out disc golf and introduce the grandkids to a sport they may never have played. Fall is a glorious time to play, as in golf, the courses are built in beautiful settings and have fairways that traverse through both field and wooded areas, making for a joyful walk. Plus, it's fun! ...

You know Chef John Selick as our NEO Boomer food columnist who shares his love of food and family. Now, he and his family need our support. ...

Caring for a loved one is an emotionally and physically taxing responsibility that inevitably wears us down and exposes our limitations. We’re only human, and the demands of caregiving set us up to feel inadequate on many levels. When we feel inadequate, guilt nearly always follows. ...

Uncooperative victims and the crimes against them are tough to prosecute. As a result, financial abuse is one of the least-reported but likely most common ways older adults are mistreated. ...

The size of a TV remote control, The Ghost Meter ($49.95 on Amazon) requires only a 9-volt battery and an open mind. It was a gift from my husband, the same man who gave me a pearl necklace when we were dating. Thirty-seven years later, our lives are in a different place, a far more frightening one, judging by his gift. ...